Make your lye solution first, and set it aside in a safe place.

Weigh out your oils and melt them on the stove top or microwave.

With your oils and lye solution both at about 100 degrees, mix them together.

Make sure all of your additives, color, and/or fragrance are ready to go, with all of the spoons, spatulas, and mold ready to go.

Slowly add the lye solution to the oils and blend until it is well mixed.

Add in the fragrance or essential oil.

Continue blending until it reaches a light trace and add any additional additives.

Pour the mixed soap into the mold.

This recipe will harden overnight. You'll want to unmold or cut it in about 12 to 18 hours.